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Golden Door Motel

515 1st Street, Traer, IA, US
3.0Good
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About this property

Golden Door Motel is an independent, 2.5-star property located in Traer, Iowa. The motel sits within a 10-minute walk of Taylor Park and the Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery, and is just 0.3 miles from Ripley United Church of Christ and 0.4 miles from Traer Golf and Country Club.

The motel offers 13 rooms, including one suite. All guestrooms are furnished with complimentary wireless internet access and digital programming for entertainment. Each room includes a shower and complimentary toiletries. Dark curtains help control light, and daily housekeeping service is provided to keep your space tidy.

Guests have access to complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, along with barbecue grills available for outdoor cooking. Free parking is provided for standard vehicles, as well as free parking for RVs, buses, and trucks. Laundry facilities are on-site. The front desk operates with limited hours and can assist with questions during those times.

Check-in is available from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with check-out at 12:00 PM. Pets are welcome at Golden Door Motel for a $10 fee per stay. Service animals are allowed and are exempt from fees. The property does not have elevators, and note that rollaway beds and cribs are not available.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Golden Door Motel in Traer, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Taylor Park and Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ripley United Church of Christ and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Traer Golf and Country Club.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Taylor Park - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Ripley United Church of Christ - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Traer Golf and Country Club - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Matchstick Marvels Museum - 24 km / 14.9 mi
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy - 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Union Grove State Park - 28.9 km / 18 mi
Oak Leaf Country Club - 30.2 km / 18.8 mi
Lohberger Memorial Park - 32.6 km / 20.2 mi
Benton County Conservation Nature Center - 33 km / 20.5 mi
Waterloo Dog Park - 35.2 km / 21.8 mi
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - 36 km / 22.4 mi
McLeod Center - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi
UNI-Dome - 36.6 km / 22.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 45.4 km / 28.2 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 160.2 km / 99.5 mi

The preferred airport for Golden Door Motel is Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities & features

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Your well behaved pet is welcomed at the Golden Door
  • there is a $10 fee.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

Know before you go

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.